KOLS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Nogales International Airport (OLS · KOLS), Nogales, AZ. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Nogales International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KOLS 062320Z 0700/0724 22006KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200 FM070400 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN200 FM070800 15005KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200 FM071800 34006KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200 FM072100 34007KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0800Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1800Z | FM | 150° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2100Z | FM | 340° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 340° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KOLS?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Nogales International Airport reads: TAF KOLS 062320Z 0700/0724 22006KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200 FM070400 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN200 FM070800 15005KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200 FM071800 34006KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200 FM072100 34007KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN200
How far ahead does a TAF forecast?
A TAF covers a 24-hour period at most airports and 30 hours at larger ones, issued four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z and 1800Z. It describes conditions within roughly 5 statute miles of the airport, not the surrounding area.
What do FM, BECMG and TEMPO mean?
FM (from) marks a rapid, permanent change at the stated time. BECMG (becoming) marks a gradual change over the stated window. TEMPO marks conditions expected for less than half the period, in spells of under an hour each. PROB30 and PROB40 give the probability of the conditions that follow.
More about KOLS
Forecasts from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.